Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

The LPN/LVN in Women's Health Specialty Clinic functions as a member of the team as assigned. Provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and/or licensed provider. The LPN/LVN provides care coordination, patient management, and disposition planning for veterans, including but not limited to addressing mammography, cervical cancer screening, maternity coordination (including postpartum, and lactation) and fertility. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties of the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse - Women's Health include, but are not limited to: Initiates, performs, and completes assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations. Carries out assigned patient care based on the patents' conditions; uses judgment in selecting the appropriate order and sequence of procedures and treatments; and to accurately recognize, report and record relevant patient information. Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient's condition from prescribed medication/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or licensed provider. Provides care coordination, patient management, and disposition planning for veterans, including but not limited to addressing mammography, cervical cancer screening, maternity coordination (including postpartum, and lactation) and fertility. Coordinates care with multiple providers across all levels and sites of care. Coordination also includes assuring services interface within the Veterans Affairs (VA) and community programs to provide continuity of care to Veterans. Provides oversight of the patient's journey through the diagnostic and treatment continuum, ensuring that all steps in the process are scheduled, timely and completed, while tracking the plan of care. Coordinates and facilitates, as needed, WH care including contacting the Veteran, facilitating appointments and authorizations, tracking receipt of test results and other medical documentation, and notifying providers of needed follow up care. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases. When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade). Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience. Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 01490F, 01491F, 01492F, 01493F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship

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